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By Méabh Mc Mahon & Fatih Yetim Published on 07/05/2026 – 10:22 GMT+2 Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tech matter — it is rapidly becoming an economic imperative. From jobs and productivity to competitiveness and regulation, AI is reshaping the global economy at speed. That’s why this year’s Brussels Economic Forum, the annual high level gathering about the European economy, is dedicated to AI and where Europe stands in the global race. Hosted this year by Euronews’ journalists Méabh Mc Mahon and Sasha Vakulina, the 26th edition of the Brussels Economic Forum will bring together leading economists, MEPs, business leaders and…
The Iranian regime will stay in place, and can choke off shipping in the Persian Gulf any time it wants, regardless of a deal between the US and Tehran, former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker told Euronews’ Europe Today show. “The regime does stay in place, and it does have the capability and the will to shut down shipping in the Persian Gulf if it wants to,” he said. The US and Israel launched surprise attacks against Iran this week, even as negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes were ongoing. In response, Iran blockaded the Strait, a…
Shipping giant Maersk reported sharply lower earnings in the first three months of the year, despite strong demand for container transport. Net profit for January to March fell to $100m (€85m), around 12 times lower than a year earlier, when earnings were boosted by exceptionally strong demand for sea freight. Revenue slipped 2.6% to just under $13bn (€11bn), while earnings per share dropped to $4, down from $74 in the same quarter last year. The Copenhagen-based company said weaker freight rates in its Ocean division were the main drag on earnings, although a 9.3% rise in volumes across its business…
Airports are rarely a traveller’s favourite part of their journey, bringing out plenty of bad and baffling habits, seemingly exclusive to the hubs. Now, a new survey has revealed what kinds of behaviour annoy people the most, from queue-jumping and seat-hogging to a general lack of airport etiquette. Online travel agent Opodo asked 9,000 respondents around the world about their airport routines and also found out what irritates them the most. Here’s what the findings show… Check-in behaviours Opodo asked poll-takers whether they tend to arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare, or push it to the…
Published on 07/05/2026 – 10:44 GMT+2 Several drones entered Latvian airspace from Russia overnight, with two of them crashing and one causing a brief fire at an oil depot, the army said on Thursday. “Several unmanned aerial vehicles entered Latvian airspace” the army of the EU and NATO member bordering Russia said in a statement, adding that two of them “crashed.” One of the drones crashed at an oil storage site in Rezekne, in the east of the country, the national police said. A fire broke out but was quickly brought under control by firefighters. “As long as Russian aggression…
Given wider financial constraints, “we see all the problems that we don’t have enough budget for,” Tüttő said. The CoR, an EU body representing local and regional authorities, is seeking more information and is consulting with the European Economic and Social Committee, which also uses the building, Tüttő said. POLITICO revealed the planned redevelopment in March, with the conference hub added to a wider €49 million redevelopment of the institution. The hub was omitted from public disclosure, prompting trade unions and staff to suggest a lack of transparency. An official at an EU staff union, granted anonymity to speak freely, described…
Published on 07/05/2026 – 9:10 GMT+2 North Korea’s UN envoy said his country was not bound by the Non-Proliferation Treaty on nuclear weapons and external pressure would not change its status as a nuclear-armed state, official media reported on Thursday. Pyongyang threatened to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1993 and formally did so in 2003. It has since conducted six nuclear tests, prompting a raft of international sanctions, and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads. Signatories of the NPT have been holding a review meeting of the landmark pact at the United Nations. There, “the United…
Published on 07/05/2026 – 8:53 GMT+2•Updated 8:59 The latest project by JR, the renowned French street artist and photographer, is now on display at the Palazzo Ca’ da Mosto, otherwise known as the Venice Venice Hotel for the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale 2026. Inspired by Paolo Veronese’s The Wedding at Cana paintingfrom 1563, the facade of the hotel has become the surface of JR’s huge temporary art installation, dubbed Il Gesto. The installation highlights JR’s signature style of turning classic works into contemporary recreations. Il Gesto features photographs and recordings of 176 people from the Refettorio…
The Cypriot presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament confirmed the agreement following negotiations between the Parliament, Council and the European Commission that started on Wednesday evening and lasted until around 4.30 a.m. on Thursday. POLITICO reported earlier Wednesday that EU countries had backed Germany’s demand to avoid a double regulatory burden for companies using industrial AI — they will now only have to comply with AI requirements under separate machinery rules. Other industries under discussion including medical devices were not exempted and will still be covered by the AI law, negotiators confirmed. The deal…
Published on 07/05/2026 – 7:54 GMT+2•Updated 8:15 On today’s show: Top story: Euronews’ Peggy Corlin reports on the EU failing to agree on trade deal with the US, risking to further antagonise US President Donald Trump. Interviews with Kurt Volker, former US Ambassador to NATO, and Hadja Lahbib, EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management. Euronews’ Marta Iraola reports on the hantavirus outbreak and growing tensions around what should happen next with the luxury cruise. Explainer by Jakub Janas: Do the UK local elections matter for the European Union? When and where to watch Europe Today? You can join…